Elected Officials Compensation Board to Meet
Ever wonder how the salaries are set for the county’s elected officials? read more
Author Archives: Evelyn Pyburn
City Increases Water Rates
Water and sewer rates were increased by the City of Billings by the city council during their meeting Monday evening. They created a special rate tier for businesses which re-sell water to customers living outside the city limits. read more
Dig It Days 2021 at MontanaFair!
Dig It Days has some really big news for this year’s event, after having to cancel last year because of COVID restrictions. The second annual Dig It Days will be a two-day special event at MontanaFair, on Thursday and Friday, … read more
City Wants to Raise Bulk Water Rates
County residents who purchase water from bulk water re-sellers may find themselves greatly impacted by a proposed change in rates that will be considered by the Billings City Council during their meeting on Monday. read more
Proposed Medical College Gets Accreditation
Rocky Vista University (RVU), the proposed medical college for Billings, has received approval from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to move to the next phase of development. read more
Pitman Plans Re-election Bid
Denis Pitman said he is excited to run for re-election as Yellowstone County Commissioner. His four-year term ends at the end of next year and the position is up for election in November 2022. read more
Heights Water Board Held Meeting in Parking Lot; Plans Second Meeting at Oasis Waterpark
The Heights Water District will hold their second meeting with newly elected board members on Wednesday, May 19, 6 pm at the Oasis Waterpark, 543 Aronson Avenue. Their first meeting was held in the parking lot of the Heights Water … read more
City Announces Electric Power Charging Station in Billings
The City of Billings celebrated its entry into the business of selling electricity to fuel electric vehicles, last week. Demonstrating the cutting of ties to carbon-based fuels, rather than a ribbon cutting, the Mayor of Billings, Bill Cole, cut a … read more
Lockwood School Trustee Arrested on Rape/Sexual Assault Charges
The Lockwood community was shocked earlier this week with news that Joe Borgstrom, 61, has been charged with felony rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Borgstrom has been an active member of the community including serving seven years … read more
Governor’s Programs Aim to Get Workers Back to Work
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work. read more
Challengers Sweep Heights Water Board Elections
All open positions on the Heights Water District Board were filled by newcomer challenges in Tuesday’s election—the first election in at least 20 years. But the woes of the board are not going to diminish, as uncertainty still looms about … read more
Governor’s Programs Aim to Get Workers Back to Work
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work. read more
Mark Morse Plans Run for County Commissioner
Mark Morse is a man of many talents, and now that he is retired, he wants to apply those talents to help run county government. read more
Gianforte Signs Bill Allowing Patients to Pay Doctors Directly
At a direct patient care facility in Billings, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill expanding access to affordable, high-quality health care.A bill that will allow patients to pay their doctors directly rather than having to go through an insurance … read more
Lockwood Plans for $3.5 Million St. Vincent Clinic on School Campus
After years of trying to establish some kind of a medical facility in Lockwood, the Lockwood School Board has made a significant step forward to building a St. Vincent Healthcare clinic – but it didn’t happen without some public opposition. read more
Loveridge, Billings Businessman, Files for Council Seat
Lifelong resident and businessman, Charlie Loveridge has been the first to announce his candidacy for the Billings City Council. Loveridge will be challenging incumbent Denise Joy in Ward 3, should she run for re-election. There will be five city council positions … read more
Benson Not Eligible for Water District Board Position
One of the announced candidates for the Heights Water District board election has been determined to be ineligible to serve on the board. read more
Travel Around Billings to be Transformed; I-90 Corridor Going to Three Lanes
In the coming decade there is much that is going to change about travel through the Billings I-90 corridor. Interchanges will change, highways broadened and bridges reconstructed – all are projects in the planning stages, with some already underway. read more
Half of Water District Candidates Were “No Shows”
Issues of transparency and fee schedules emerged as top concerns for the Heights Water District during a candidate forum. read more
Bill Addressing Heights Water District Issues Continues to Make its Way through Legislature
The legislation aimed at tightening up the operations of special districts that administer water and/or sewer systems throughout the state is encountering headwinds in the Montana Senate after having sailed through the House. As a consequence, its sponsor Rep. Larry … read more
